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Book Synopsis Skippers Onboard Emergency Guide by : Hans Donat
Download or read book Skippers Onboard Emergency Guide written by Hans Donat and published by Adlard Coles. This book was released on 2008 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiral bound with laminated pages to protect against the effects of the weather, this is an invaluable quick cockpit reference for anyone finding themselves in an emergency at sea. Packed with practical accessible advice on the most common emergencies requiring rapid action, it covers- Storm tactics, Man overboard, Gear failure, Fire, Dismasting, Sinking, First aid, and much more. In the same series as the popular Skipper's On-board Diesel Guide, this handy reference is filled with checklists, sequential action points and helpful diagrams. A godsend to anyone in trouble at sea.
Book Synopsis Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook by : Campbell Mackenzie
Download or read book Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook written by Campbell Mackenzie and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is designed to assist all who go to sea - whether on a day excursion, a holiday cruise or an even longer trip. It will provide practical advice, boost confidence, solve problems and minimise danger for all on board. Step-by-step instructions, explanatory illustrations and flow charts provide an at-a-glance reference on how to prevent, treat and care for the sick and injured at sea. And there is advice on pre-voyage preparations, establishing emergency procedures, first response and assessment of illnesses and injury, right through to offshore aftercare and recovery. The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is a comprehensive and practical resource for novices or experienced sailors and motorboaters.
Book Synopsis Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide by : Hans Donat
Download or read book Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide written by Hans Donat and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the same handy splash-proof format as the highly successful Skipper's Cockpit Guide and Skipper's Onboard Emergency Guide, this Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide is a convenient lie-flat water (and oil) proof reference to all types of outboard engine. There is advice on how the engine works, how each part interacts, dos and don'ts, fault-finding and troubleshooting tests, all illustrated with detailed exploded diagrams to show how to fix problems. There is advice on: Oil systems Cooling Gears Plugs and points Circuits Electrics All in all, the Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide will be a godsend to anyone with an outboard motor on their boat or tender.
Download or read book Doctor on Board written by Jürgen Hauert and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential guide for sailors dealing with medical problems or emergencies while at sea.
Book Synopsis Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook by : Campbell Mackenzie
Download or read book Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook written by Campbell Mackenzie and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is designed to assist all who go to sea - whether on a day excursion, a holiday cruise or an even longer trip. It will provide practical advice, boost confidence, solve problems and minimise danger for all on board. Step-by-step instructions, explanatory illustrations and flow charts provide an at-a-glance reference on how to prevent, treat and care for the sick and injured at sea. And there is advice on pre-voyage preparations, establishing emergency procedures, first response and assessment of illnesses and injury, right through to offshore aftercare and recovery. The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is a comprehensive and practical resource for novices or experienced sailors and motorboaters.
Book Synopsis Reeds VHF/DSC Handbook by : Sue Fletcher
Download or read book Reeds VHF/DSC Handbook written by Sue Fletcher and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-07-20 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Reed's VHF DSC Handbook is a user-friendly guide that gets marine VHF radio users quickly up to speed with both the analogue and digital functions on the radio. Sue Fletcher's straightforward explanations and tips describe the leisure craft VHF DSC radio system in detail and its place within GMDSS. Since it was first published it has become the standard work on the subject. Updated to take into account new developments and procedures it provides: all the information required to pass the Short Range Certificate (SRC) - which is compulsory for anyone using a VHF DSC radio;radio procedure, channel allocation, VHF radio theory and more; a full explanation of GMDSS, including details on EPIRBs, SARTs and Navtex; an invaluable onboard reference. The rescue authorities and commercial maritime world now rely almost entirely on DSC for initial contact, so if you need help and want to be heard, a marine VHF DSC radio is essential. 'If you are looking for just one book to explain all marine VHF operating code and procedure, you need look no further... Packed with hints, tips and sound advice, it explains, in the clearest possible way, all one could wish to know about VHF, present and future.' Yachting Monthly
Book Synopsis Emergencies on Board by : John Rousmaniere
Download or read book Emergencies on Board written by John Rousmaniere and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2005-11-17 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential information boaters need--onboard and at their fingertips On the water, when questions arise, there's no time to search through an exhaustive manual. The Captain's Quick Guides provide all the answers--fast. Drawn from the world's largest boating library, each laminated Quick Guide presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on a critical topic, designed for onboard quick reference. Quick Guides are: Hinged and laminated for durability and resistance to water damage Carefully organized with color illustrations for instant, easy answers Ideal for emergency situations with an at-your-fingertips format Just right for tight quarters, where space is an issue
Book Synopsis Skipper's Emergency Handbook by : Tony Meisel
Download or read book Skipper's Emergency Handbook written by Tony Meisel and published by Adlard Coles Nautical Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Skipper's Emergency Handbook is a handy waterproof guide that provides solutions to a range of nautical emergencies for coastal and offshore sailors so that they can head off problems before they become dire. Arranged in topics, it takes the reader through the particularproblem by means of flow charts, so they are guided to take the mostappropriate action first. Having identified the action needed, expandedtext then explains how to carry out the procedure. Topics includeabandon ship, broken boom, collision, dismasting, engine failure, fire,fog, holing, heavy weather, junk rigs, leaks, lightening strikes, manoverboard, medical emergencies, propeller problems, sail damage,steering gear, towing. With a clear head and this vital reference, the reader will possess the information needed to bring vessel and crew safely back to shore.
Book Synopsis Reeds VHF Handbook by : Andy Du Port
Download or read book Reeds VHF Handbook written by Andy Du Port and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-18 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Reeds VHF Handbook is an accessible, user friendly but comprehensive guide to marine VHF radio that helps users quickly get up to speed with all the functions on their equipment. Straightforward explanations and tips describe the leisure VHF DSC radio system in detail and its place within GMDSS. This brand new book incorporates all the information required to pass the Short Range Certificate, which is compulsory for anyone using a VHF DSC radio, and forms part of the process of obtaining the Day Skipper qualification. The book covers radio procedure, channel allocation, VHF radio theory and more, along with a full explanation of GMDSS, including details on EPIRBs, SARTs and Navtex. The Reeds VHF Handbook is an essential onboard reference, and set to become the standard work on the subject.
Download or read book Safe Skipper written by Simon Jollands and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether out for an afternoon's sail or embarking on a long offshore passage, there is always an element of chance and uncertainty about being at sea. To be responsible for the wellbeing of both crew and vessel, a good skipper needs to know their limitations and ensure they are operating well within the margins of safety. Safe Skipper is a practical and thought provoking guide for yacht skippers of all levels of experience, full of invaluable advice and tips on how to reduce to the minimum the risks of mishaps and equipment failure at sea. There's a wide range of information on seamanship, preparation, seaworthiness, gear, boat handling, leadership, teamwork, watch keeping, communications, navigation, weather and emergency procedures, all delivered in a highly practical, lively, non-preachy fashion. Included throughout are useful checklists, box-outs and case studies of accidents and their causes, with survivors' testimonials and explanations of how disasters were avoided, or could have been, all of which provides valuable lessons for everyone who goes to sea.
Book Synopsis Passagemaking Handbook by : John Rains
Download or read book Passagemaking Handbook written by John Rains and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Skipper's Cockpit Guide by : Bo Streiffert
Download or read book Skipper's Cockpit Guide written by Bo Streiffert and published by Adlard Coles. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invaluable for experienced sailors as an aide-memoire, as well as for beginners and students, this essential quick-reference guide covers a wide range of topics such as seamarks, buoyage, pilotage, lights, boat handling, anchoring and mooring, ropes and knots, heavy weather sailing, man overboard, grounding, fire aboard, distress signals and VHF radio. This North American edition covers the IALA-B Buoyage System.This guide has been a favorite with skippers around the world for many years, as shown by these reviews:'A brilliant aide-memoire or instant revision for exams' Kelvin Hughes'An ideal companion above or below decks' Practical Boat Owner'A handy reference... one of the most comprehensive guides that I have seen' Lifeboat'A lot of good information... a useful aid to have on board' Gaffers LogThis is the first edition of this popular guide for boaters in the US and Canada.
Book Synopsis On-Board Emergency Handbook by : Tony Meisel
Download or read book On-Board Emergency Handbook written by Tony Meisel and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2006-04-21 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life raft? Flare gun? Our illustrated handbook gives you your most important piece of emergency equipment--the knowledge to face any crisis You must be self-reliant on the water, and On-Board Emergency Handbook should be on your boat--as a trusted advisor if things should ever go wrong, and for reassurance at all times. Its 42 emergency topics are alphabetically arranged for quick reference, and each one provides instant access to the best action in a given crisis. Topics covered include collisions, abandoning ship, dismasting, holing, icing, heavy weather, lightning, man overboard, medical emergencies, and much more.
Book Synopsis Skipper's Cockpit Guide by : Bo Streiffert
Download or read book Skipper's Cockpit Guide written by Bo Streiffert and published by Adlard Coles. This book was released on 2004 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick reference guide contains all the navigational information and practical seamanship needed by skippers or crew. Its accessible and concise presentation makes it ideal for instant reference at sea, and its splashproof pages and spiral binding enable it to stand up to the demanding marine environment. Invaluable for experienced sailors as an aide-memoire, as well as for beginners and RYA students, it covers a wide range of topics such as seamarks, buoyage, pilotage, lights, boat handling, anchoring and mooring, ropes & knots, heavy weather sailing, man overboard, grounding, fire aboard, distress signals and VHF radio. 'A brilliant aide-memoire or instant revision for exams' Kelvin Hughes 'A handy reference… one of the most comprehensive guides that I have seen' Lifeboat 'It has a lot of good information… is a useful aid to have on board' Gaffers Log
Book Synopsis Emergency First Aid On Board by : Richard A. Clinchy
Download or read book Emergency First Aid On Board written by Richard A. Clinchy and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-02-14 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it's sink or swim, this Quick Guide will keep you afloat! On the water, when an emergency surfaces, there is no time to spend searching through an exhaustive manual. Emergency First Aid On Board provides all the answers--fast. Drawn from the world's largest boating library, it presents 14 color panels of authoritative, concise information on first aid. This on-the-spot reference is a convenient, accessible, and utterly streamlined information resource.
Book Synopsis Skipper's Mast and Rigging Guide by : Rene Westerhuis
Download or read book Skipper's Mast and Rigging Guide written by Rene Westerhuis and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Skipper's Mast and Rigging Guide is a new title in our popular series of cockpit guides that are designed for easy reference on board in all weather conditions. Of all the elements that are hard to set up on a sailboat, gauging how mast, running rigging and standing rigging should work in combination with each other is perhaps the trickiest of arts - some might call it a black art. And of course it is essential to get it right in order to stabilise the mast, reduce undue stress and consequently ensure the safety of everyone on board. This handy cockpit guide will simplify and explain to the reader exactly how to set up their mast, rigging and running rigging for whatever size of yacht and with whatever rig combination. It will take the reader through the basics of setting up and adjusting their rig step by step with helpful diagrams and detailed colour photographs throughout. With this book in one hand and a spanner in the other, skippers will be able to make their own adjustments without having to call in expensive riggers.
Book Synopsis A Guide to Small Boat Emergencies by : John M. Waters
Download or read book A Guide to Small Boat Emergencies written by John M. Waters and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the Coast Guard's leading authorities on water safety and rescue offers a handbook filled with practical advice and useful tips that could save lives.
